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[quote=JIMMYB,405903]It is reported that an Islamic Cultural Center and Mosque will be constructed near the Ground Zero (Site of WTO). This plan has aroused a dispute among the American public. On August 22, the American public held a rally near the site. The opponents and the supporters almost had a conflict. New York police stepped up police force for this assembly, assembly on site fully equipped police everywhere, they used iron bars to separate the supporters and opponents.

Mosque building plan's opponents held up "You can not build a mosque to protect the dignity of the victims," "never forget September 11, 2001" and other large banners and singing patriotic songs. Supporters of the mosque building plan in the rally chanted "against religious bigotry," "protection of religious freedom" and other slogans.

Barack Obama said that Muslims have the right to private land near Ground Zero on the construction of the Islamic Cultural Center and mosque, the protection of religious freedom in the United States will not change. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg also said he would continue to support the plan to enrich the cultural diversity of New York.

Will you agree to construct the Islamic Cultural Center and Mosque near the site of WTO?
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